Player Profiles - CLAYTON, Paul

Position: Striker

Squad number: 9

Date of birth: August 31st, 1984

Joined Alfreton Town: December 31, 2007

Highly regarded striker who is now in his seventh successive season with the Reds and a big favourite with the fans, he penned a new two-year deal in May 2013.Paul has now hit over 100 goals for the club and top-scored for the Reds in the 2012/13 season with 21 goals, 17 of which were in the league. He was also top scorer in the 2008/09 and 2009/10 seasons and netted 20 during the club's 2010/11 Blue Square Bet North title-winning season.The proud owner of two England C caps, ‘Clayts’ joined the Reds on New Year's Eve in 2007 from Blue Square Conference North side Gainsborough Trinity and is now renowned for his strong front running and finishing as well as his heading ability.The Rotherham-based target man began his career at the Barnsley FC Academy where he spent four years. Following release by the Tykes, Paul moved to Northern Counties East League outfit Parkgate before moving to Gainsborough Trinity.A hard working target man who is good in the air especially but he also has very good control for a big man.

REDS STATS (Substitute appearances in parenthesis and are additional to full appearances)